Working at Height Flashcards
What is the first step in determining deciding to work at height?
Do you need to work at height?
What does APPPMM stand for?
- Avoid working at height
- Prevent falls by using a safe workspace
- Prevent falls by using protective equipment for others
- Prevent falls by using protective equipment for the individual
- Mitigate falls by using equipment to minimize fall distance
- Mitigate falls through inspection and training
True or false: Ladders mitigate falls
False, ladders do nothing to mitigate a fall on their own.
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Name two things to consider when planning to work at height, after it has been deemed necessary.
10 possible answers
- Distance
- Possible consequences of a fall
- Number of people
- Available space
- Type of work
- Risk during erection / removal
- Stabilisation
- Weather
- Emergency & rescue
- Pre-built working platforms
Define “collective” methods of protection
Methods of protection such as gaurd rails, safety nets and toe boards which provide protection to everyone, not just the individual.
Give an example of “individual” protection
Harnesses, safety lanyards, rope access.
True or false, use individual protection before collective.
False, collective before individual.
Before working at height what considerations should be taken about the staff?
Three answers
- Do you know who to speak to in the event of an emergency?
- Is there adequate supervision?
- Have the staff been trained to use the equipment?
One of many
Before working at height what considerations should be taken about equipment?
Four answers
- Do you have the right equipment?
- Is the equipment in good condition?
- Is the equipment where it needs to be?
- Have the employees been trained how to use the equipment?
One of many
Before working at height, what general considerations should be accounted for?
Two answers
- Can the work be done from ground level?
- Emergency and rescue procedures?
One of many
